The newly developed region of AlUla in Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest tourist successes of recent years. The desert region now attracts visitors not "only" with culturally significant sights, but also with architectural masterpieces, its own airport and numerous spectacular hotels. In the newly developed Khaybar region, guests can now even sleep on a lava field.

The luxurious interior of the Volcano Camp. © Royal Commission for AlUla

Khaybar Volcano Camp
42285, Saudi Arabia
Web: experiencealula.com
Price: tent incl. full board from approx. €374

Eco meets luxury

The camp opened on December 15, 2022. A total of ten luxurious tents are available for guests. The surroundings, consisting of black volcanic rock, are breathtakingly beautiful. Its color palette is also reflected in the interior of the tents. From AlUla, the ecocamp is about three hours away. It is 150 kilometers to Medina.

High-quality cuisine is very important even in the middle of nowhere. © Royal Commission for AlUla

The guests lack nothing here. The extremely spacious tents are equipped with comfortable beds. Artwork by Saudi artist Sara Ibrahim adorns the walls. The result is modern and timeless, but at the same time rooted in the region's heritage. No wonder, after all, Khaybar is one of the oldest inhabited regions on the Arabian Peninsula. 

Fine dining at the lava field

The experience "Volcano Camp" begins with a welcome ceremony. It includes, among other things, a wellness session with sound therapy. If desired, guests can also participate in silent meditations at sunrise and sunset. The food is plentiful and included in the tent price. Responsible for this is none other than the well-known restaurant group Shale Hill. 

Wellness and desert go hand in hand. © Royal Commission for AlUla

During their stay, guests visit various nearby archaeological excavations and prehistoric monuments. Hegra, for example. But hot air balloon rides, yoga, reiki sessions with a Lebanese reiki master, stargazing and music performances are also part of the offer. Interested guests must be fast however. Because as of now the Khaybar Volcano Camp is only planned as a pop-up eco lodge. For the time being, it will be operated until April 2023.

Khaybar Volcano Camp
42285, Saudi Arabia
Web: experiencealula.com
Price: tent incl. full board from approx. €374